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Made for play

Warning: with a UE BOOM in hand, you could have a party break out almost anywhere. This compact Bluetooth speaker system delivers robust 360° sound. So whether it's sitting on a living room coffee table, or a tree stump out in the woods, you'll hear your music loud and clear.

All you need is a smartphone and a UE Boom, and you've got a party.

Listen in stereo or double the volume

Want it loud? With the UE BOOM app, you can stream simultaenously to two UE BOOMs and double the volume. Or use the app control to make them a stereo pair for a more refined listening experience.

Have a ball or take a call

The BOOM lets you stream from virtually any Bluetooth-enabled device and enjoy great sound. Smartphone, tablet, portable game console, laptop — it's all good.

If a call comes in on your smartphone while you're using the BOOM, you can take it. The BOOM has a built-in microphone so you can use it as a speakerphone.

High-energy sound

Two 1-5/8" full-range drivers give you full-bodied sound, with two 2" passive radiators to reinforce the low tones. You'll hear your music loud and clear, delivered with plenty of punch.

Built for action

The BOOM has a tough, acoustic skin with a plasma coating. That makes it not only water resistant, but stain resistant, too. Where's the volume control? You can't miss it! Just look for the big plus and minus on the side.

You can pair two devices simultaneously with the UE BOOM app.

A sturdy D ring at the bottom of the BOOM makes transport easy — just clip on a carabiner and hook it to your belt loop or backpack. It even has a tripod mount so you can set it up for some hands-free partying.

A built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 15 hours of operation, so the UE BOOM will be pumping out the party tunes as long as you can keep going.

Product Highlights:

powered wireless speaker for use with smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices with built-in Bluetooth

two 1-5/8" full-range drivers, two 2" passive radiators

A2DP Bluetooth for better sound quality

built-in microphone for hands-free wireless speakerphone operation

pair 2 devices simultaneously

play 2 UE BOOMs from single source for stereo with free Boom app (available at iTunes® app store and Google Play store)

Features and Specs

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Features

Bluetooth Speaker: The UE Boom is a
self-powered, portable Bluetooth speaker that is ideal for your Bluetooth enabled
smartphone, tablets, players and other devices. It supports Bluetooth A2DP music
streaming and Bluetooth HFP hands-free communication.

Bluetooth A2DP: The UE Boom streams stereo
music wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled devices such as your Apple iOS device,
Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, computer/PC, or other devices. You will
continue to use your Bluetooth-enabled device to navigate your music and to view
song/artist information.

Bluetooth HFP: The UE Boom features Bluetooth HFP and an
integrated dual microphone so you can use the UE Boom as a wireless
speakerphone for your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. The UE Boom will
automatically pause the music to let you take your phone call. You will
continue to use your Bluetooth-enabled device to view video calls, manually
enter phone number, and control advanced phone functions.

Multi-Device Pairing: Up to 8 Bluetooth enabled devices can
be paired with this unit and up to 2 devices can be connected simultaneously.
However, only one Bluetooth device can be played at a time. Once paired, the UE
Boom will automatically re-connect with your device when in wireless range
(up to 50').

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some
Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may
not support all features when used with the UE Boom.

Water/Stain Resistant:: The UE Boom Bluetooth speaker is
water- and stain-resistant, so you can take it with you outdoors on the porch,
patio, or deck.

Stereo Sound: The UE Boom features two
1.625" full-range drivers and dual 2.0" passive radiators for dynamic sound from
a compact speaker.

Auxiliary Input: In addition to built-in Bluetooth, the UE
Boom is fitted with a 3.5mm auxiliary input for connection of almost any
portable audio player with a headphone output.

Boom App: You can download the Boom app onto your Apple iOS device
(from
iTunes) or Android device (from
Google Play) for playback of two UE Boom speakers simultaneously from one
device. The two speakers can be set up so each speaker plays back both left and
right channels (Double Sound), or setup so one speaker acts as the left channel
and the other plays the right channel (Stereo). Compatible with iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad (running iOS 5.1 or later).
Compatibility with Android varies by model.

Rechargeable Battery: The UE Boom has
a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 15 hours of playback time on
a single charge. The battery is easily recharged from the included 4' micro-USB
to USB cable and AC power adapter. By pressing the speaker's volume up/down
buttons together, you will hear a voice prompt indicating the percentage of
battery life left. To save power, the UE Boom will turn off automatically after
15 minutes without music or user interaction.

D-Ring: The Bluetooth speaker has an integrated D-ring if you want to
attach a lanyard (sold separately).

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Really impressive

Written By James, Tennessee on Sunday, March 29, 2015

"Coolness Factor"

Battery Life

Build Quality

Loudness

Portability

It really works. The sound is surprisingly full, volume is impressive (and more than enough for my needs), battery life excellent and it requires no fussing to use. It also feels like a solid, quality unit.

Awesome Speaker

This speaker is awesome. I bought 2 at Christmas and just bought a third one. The battery life and sound quality is great. Since the speaker is 360 degrees it makes the volume loud. I bought all 3 for teenagers who connected them to there phones and now they can play there music anywhere with the volume that teenagers love (LOUD).

Excellent Product

This was a great find and has been a great speaker to have for the house. I no longer have a "stereo" system and have been using a BOSE speaker designed for iPods and when that finally dies I needed something to replace it. The UE speaker has been great, easy to use and a perfect solution.

Great sound in a small package

What a great product. Reviewers were spot on - this Bluetooth speaker sounds great - with real depth in bass delivered. Easy to couple. Cool iOS app allows control from iPhone. Portable AND water resistant Great little d-ring to clip to carabiner making it even easier to take along Packaging has cool factor as well.

Good quality, very portable but not a Bose

Already own a Bose mini which am extremely happy with it except for portability like to a park or beach. Thus bought the UE Boom. I like it for its portability but lacks the Bose mini clarity and base. If you will use a Bluetooth speaker for very good sound and mostly indoor get the Bose. If you want portability and decent sound get the UE boom. I ended up getting both.

Great with an Asterisk

I bought two of the UE Booms in white. I will primarily be using them on my boat to provide music when "bridged" together. I have been very pleased with the sound and loudness of them. The reason I purchased them is their ability to put two together and provide music in two different locations. I have found that when "Bridged" they will sometimes cut in and out when I was using them in my home. I thing this is primarily due to interference. I have not been able to pin point the exact type of interference but am working on that. I am also hopeful that once I use them on the boat I will not have to worry with the interference as I have read elsewhere that others think it is from their microwave.

Sounds Even Better Than Expected

After doing a bit of research on the options for a portable bluetooth speaker in this price range, I chose the UE BOOM. I have not been disappointed. The sound is better than I expected, its design is interesting, and I haven't had any of the issues with battery life so far. I downloaded the app in anticipation of buying a second speaker and get the stereo effect. Also interested in taking it on the road as it is definitely a portable size and weight.

Great Product

This product is great - looks cool, good sound (I'm not a sound expert, but I can use this for everything from listening to music while I cook, to hosting larger gatherings), and very user friendly - so user friendly in fact, that we just bought one for my tech-illiterate parents, and they love it too. Looking forward to buying another one so we can hook up "surround sound" in the house.

Eu boom

Good product. I'd like to have a second one to pair so it's louder in some settings. Most settings it's plenty loud, as long as recording quality is good. Too pricey for me to get a second unit.

Pros:Micro USB charging is convenient, as is pushing both volume buttons then hearing the speaker tell you how much battery percentage is left. Loud for its size, as long as recording quality is good. Water resistance is great to have. Overall great, but a little pricey. I'm satisfied for what I expected.

Cons:Battery life at full volume is much shorter than I expected, but bearable with charging options nearby. It will charge and play at the same time.

UE Boom Rocks!

You get what you pay for...have had cheaper Bluetooth speakers that were okay for small rooms. The UE Boom has great range and tone is worth the money. Fits in a golf cart drink holder so I take it on the course, to the lake, in the yard when I working etc. Love this little speaker.

Pros:Ease of set up and use, 360 directional sound, size, and quality.

UE Boom

Worth every dollar!! I listened to the Mini Bose and the JBL blutooth speakers before making my purchase. I choose the UE Boom because it does bass, highs/lows and looks the best overall. So pleased that I ordered another one within a few days of my original purchase....not that I needed another one but just curious to see how 2 Booms would sound together!! Totally satisfied and pleased with this little, big speaker!!

Pros:The ideal speaker for traveling and shape makes it easy to store.

Awesome speakers, buy pair!

Written By Enrique1979, Hollywood, FL on Monday, November 24, 2014

This is my first review on Crutchfield so I'll make it brief. I bought the Mini first but returned it for this one. Much better overall sound. 90% of the time you'll have no problems with minor connectivity issues like one speaker fading in and out, but it might be interference or your device. Tried on both iOS and Android with the app. Most of the time I use the standard EQ setting. The Stereo with two really works and it's a fulfilling sound even at higher volumes. You'll get distortion of course at maximum levels but that's pretty much with any speaker. I like the bass as it's not boomy or overpowering unless your recording is "bassy". You'll get better sound on some genres if you use a dedicated EQ like in Google Music one in Android "Unique". It gives it a "higher fidelity". In the looks department this is a killer. I took it to work and have gotten so much compliments on it's look as well as the way it sounds. I mostly play "Vallenato" music which it's tricky to get the right sounds but so far they have performed well. Battery life has been good overall except in high volumes as expected. I try not to let it discharge past 50% as their recommendation. I haven't gotten them wet therefore I can't speak on their waterproofness. Overall I rate this a 5 star. Just wish their next version has "lossless codecs". Pamper yourself and don't hesitate to get these.... You can't go wrong.

Pros:Awesome sound for these "bottle speakers". NFC connectivity, Stereo (true) when two are connected, battery life at lower volumes, design, color options, USB cable and charger included, well designed case, alarm feature

Cons:Few... Some connectivity issues while using two, shorter battery life at higher volumes, no "lossless" codecs, no "stereo" when connecting via AUX (only through bluetooth), high price for pair.

UE BOOM Rocks!

My grandson got a UE BOOM speaker for Christmas last year and I decided it was time for me to get one too. My son was in town and helped me choose the one I wanted. He also set it up for me with my iPad. It's been super having the music I want to hear all over my house and yard.

Awesome Sound Mini Bazooka

It sounds boast its size exponentially! Good product, best sound. Honestly does not expect that quality from Logitech but the guys exceed the quality and easy compare with Bose, Harman Kardon and the rest. Good job!

Travel partner

I love this thing. As others have stated, stays charged a long time, gets loud, and is simple to use. Since I travel for work, I use this in rental cars streaming from Pandora. Sometimes the rental car has such a cheap sound system, this is a better solution. Inside the hotel room, it gives me a false sense of being at home, which may sound a bit odd.

Pros:Long battery life. Simple. Appears to be rugged. Dual unit use for stereo, I'll buy another!

Cons:Not too fond of the blue color, but I see they have other colors.

It's Awesome!!!!

I am a Spin Instructor and I have to say I love this product. I used to lug around electrical extensions to an overweight and outdated speaker where I used a wire to connect to my iPad that would lose connection way too often. Along comes UE Boom. Such a lifesaver and it's so portable. No wires. Easy connection through Bluetooth and the sound quality is excellent. So worth the money. Most likely buy a second one so can have it as stereo sound.

UE Boom

Very pleased with the UE Boom. Great speakers. After watching several bluetooth speakers reviews on YouTube, I opted for the UE Boom. I purchased one speaker first to try it. I paired the speaker with my iPhone 5 and iPod. Played Latin music (tropical). I was impressed with sound and that convinced me to order another speaker in order to double the output and enjoy true stereo sound. I would the bass is OK, can ask more from a small device. I use the speakers outside in the lanai, when grilling and enjoying a cold beer. Kind of pricey, but I saved some money when ordered from Crutchfield, free shipping. Other retailers would have been $200 plus shipping.

Nice aboard Sailboat

Very nice Bluetooth speaker. Does all it claims to do. We use it under the dodger during settled weather aboard our sailboat. What a great way to bring music outside the cabin without having to run wires. Made the Bluetooth connection with my iPhone 5s immediately - no problems at all. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

Pros:Very nice audio for the size and intended use. Solid construction. Water resistant.

Cons:Bass is not that strong, but this is to be expected for a speaker this size.

UE BOOM

Fast shipping! Product was exactly as described. Works wonderful indoors - didn't give it 5 stars only because I have not used it outdoors yet. Rich sound - bass is good for a Bluetooth speaker. Crystal clear audio; worth every penny!

Pros:Rich 360 sound. Very loud. Durable design. Good bass for a portable speaker.

Great for iPhone

I use the UE Boom to listen to music from my iPhone. It works really well and sounds very good, considering the small cabinet !

I use it also with the iReal Pro app and find the sound and volume to be far superior to JBL Flip which I also use.

I also occasionally plug in a guitar to my iPhone and use a guitar amp app with UE Boom. You need a cable for that though, as Bluetooth will not work for that. There again, great results, and much louder than JBL Flip.

Pros:No problems with battery life so far.
Perfect for all my needs as related to iPhone
Loud.

Cons:Carrying box is very sturdy, but maybe a little too large for my taste. A good padded case would have been preferred.
Heavier than JBL Flip.

I'm Not An Expert

Nice portable speaker for when you are outdoors. Works fairly decently indoors as well. Surprised that such a nice sound comes out of such a small unit. Only reason for not giving it a 5 star was distance -- would be nice if the iPhone could be farther away. Much better sound than BEATS

Pros:Good sound quality; attractive; compact; portable; can go pretty loud with it; battery life started out good when brand new but went downhill; can use to answer your iPhone

Cons:a bit expensive; would like farther distance from iPhone; battery got worse as it was used.

Great product so far!

Ok I've had it about a month now and tested it against my friends bose mini. The thing is loud! I mean hurt ur ears in a smaller room kinda loud and stays clear sound at full volume. Will drowned out the bose no problem. Does have a pretty clean clear sound but up close clarity compared to the bose mini... Hands down the bose has that one in the bag. Have not synced it to two yet but love mine for out side. It rather durable as well. Accidently droped mine off my balcony. Hardly a scratch. Worth the 175$ I payed for it!( not sure id by one for any more then that )

Awesome

This is an amazing little speaker. Very loud for the size, very portable, resistant to anything you can throw at it. Sounds great not only for listening to music inside or outside, but sounds wonderful for netflix/amazon prime if you're watching on a laptop or tablet. highly recommend.

Pros:Portable, sturdy, loud for its size, great battery life

Cons:Sometimes I wish i knew which direction the internal drivers face, but sounds good in all directions.

UE Boom-good stuff!

Excellent 360 sound. Heart pounding bass. For a portable and small speaker, this thing rocks! I use it in my office and connect to my windows laptop, blast it at night and weekends when there's no one around.

Love it, but beware of battery life claims

Written By JodyC, Charlottesville, VA on Wednesday, June 25, 2014

With several thousand $ tied up in three listening areas of my house I've been extremely critical of any bluetooth speakers I've tried to date. The UE Boom is without a doubt the best I've heard, and worthy of the price. It pairs quickly and easily and the sound from such a small speaker is fantastic. It accompanies me on my landscaping and yard maintenance chores and has delivered excellent quality audio for its small package.

I've only owned mine for about 6 weeks or so, purchased at the Crutchfield store in Charlottesville. The first couple of uses I was pleased, it lasted longer than I needed it for. Things quickly went downhill from there, the charge is now less than 2 hours, and this if it charges at all - left overnight to charge, the next morning it still indicates critical battery.

I've just contacted Logitech for a replacement, which they are always good for. However, in researching the problem and talking with the Logitech customer support representative they have a 'canned' set of responses that, had I seen them prior to purchase, might have led me to another product. Throughout their support forums you will see the same message posted, largely frivolous excuses why we might not be seeing 15 hours of usage. The problem I have is apparently not isolated, it's well known.

Bottom line, great speaker. Buy with enthusiasm & the knowledge that battery performance may be over-inflated and that you may need a replacement unit sooner than you may expect.

Just what we needed

Needed a bluetooth speaker primarily for our two teenagers. They can take it outside, use it at the pool, play it when friends come over for get-togethers. At some point I will hopefully get to use it myself. The sound is good for such a portable speaker and plenty loud as far as I'm concerned. If you are used to non-portable high end audio this may disappoint, but for it's purpose in our life, it's perfect.

Great product

Great speaker.. a bit pricy however it does what it says.. its a great speaker you can take from the home office to garage to outside even in the shower... Very impressive sound. Speaker phone works good, just a little feedback but overall a great speaker and very durable... i enjoy this speaker the more i use it..

Big Sound, Small Package - Get Two and Sync Them

Excellent sound with two speakers synced together playing stereo. The App is a little awkward but once you are used to setting it up, it works. So far I am very happy with the battery life, their battery will outlast my phone battery using Pandora.

Good sound in a small speaker

Good sound out of a small portable speaker. Bass seemed to be lacking out in the open but when possible placing it closer to a wall or flat surface seemed to improve quality. Since I have had the UE Boom I haven't had the chance to test out the battery life at high volumes. After downloading the Boom app. had a little difficulty pairing it with a second Boom (It took 3-4 attempts). Overall good sound quality for it's size but it should for the price.

UE Boom Delivers the Bang!

I wanted a speaker for two purposes: music and speakerphone. This severly limits the field...fortunately the Boom is in a class by itself. Speakerphone performs flawlessly. The speaker system and sound play is great. My friend with a new Jambox said it doesn't compare to the Boom. I bought the Mini-Boom initially and, while i loved the size, form and function, it was a little under powered. I'm very happy with the Boom.

Pros:Speakerphone, sound, form factor, colors

Cons:not as much bass as the Bose mini...if you don't need the speakerphone go with the Bose.

It's not for me...

This little speaker is OK. Although is looks great, has some fun features, and is built like a tank, from a sound quality perspective, it just didn't stand up for me. First of all, I realize I'm reviewing a combination speaker/amplifier/bluetooth device, so I shouldn't expect it to be the greatest sound reproduction I've ever heard. And I didn't. But so many reviews commented on clarity and natural sound that when I first heard it I was a bit taken aback. It has the sound of FM compression with an added mid range bump that makes playback very aggressive and in your face. Of the 4 EQ settings on the app, only "Intimate" sounded OK. The voice enhancer sounded like a high quality cell phone call. When you put it in a corner, the bass was much more apparent (as it is with any speaker), but out in the open there is a hard roll off at about 200 - 250 Hz. I guess the best way I could describe the sound to my ears is "congested". And again, this is not meant to be some gorgeous hi-fi system. It's to have fun listening to music and portability. But I ended up sending mine back and bought a Bose Soundlink Mini. Not as many features and a battery with about half the time that can't be charged via USB (seriously, Bose?), but there is an actual sound stage, depth and some remarkably low bass for such a small setup. For the same price, if audio quality is what you are most concerned about, I really wouldn't recommend the UE Boom.

Pros:Design is my favorite of any small Bluetooth speaker
Very good battery
Stereo mode is super cool, though you have to buy 2, and that money could go a long way towards a hi-end Bluetooth/WiFi system.
Can get very loud with no distortion.
Very easy to connect.

Cons:Sound quality is less than great, even for a speaker this size.
No real useable EQ settings on app.
Bass pretty much non existent unless it is placed in a corner.

Best sound for its size

Surprising bass response out a small convenient package. Clean sound at high volume. UE really put a nice package together from the unique retsil packaging, to the flat high flex USB cable that is included. Easy to set up, easy to pair. Made to last.

UE Boom

I looked and listened to many of this class (very portable, bluetooth) - it is among the best. The sound quality does not disappoint, and can be very loud..wish it had more base, but none of this class do - it has personality in its functionality, which often makes me smile. Feels solid.

Pros:Solid sound quality
Can get loud
Very Portable, flawless bluetooth
Wifi system updates
Sync another for stereo
Heavy, solid build
Long charge for playtime
Comes with hard case

music anywhere....

i mulled over speaker after speaker before finally deciding on the u e booms... almost got the bose mini but the one thing i just could not get used to was all the sound coming from one space...i guess too many years listening to a stereo...i just need "separation" i guess...the u e boom fits the bill....i bought two and it really makes a big difference....the speaker itself is also "upgradeable"...the speakers i got did not have the "extended base" available with the u e boom app for i pods and such....plugged them into my computer....downloaded the new software and ...poof....brand new fuctionallity....they come in great packaging...but NO INFO on how to unpack....broke the first container trying to get into it but was able to glue it back together so no harm done....overall love the sound quality for such a small foot print....would recommend to anyone wanting portability !!!!

Pros:overall awesome features....operates with one...MORE and much better sound with TWO...

UE Boom red and blue

I love this product. It has good battery life. The sound is really good for such a small speaker. The portability of the speaker is great. It's light and small and I can pretty much take it anywhere I want to. I can take it with me when I ride by bike and blast 80s music all day long. I liked it so much, I brought another. I put one in each of my kid's rooms at night and I blast 80s music to wake them up for school in the morning. If your car doesn't have Bluetooth, you can put one of these in the car. So much utility with these little speakers. It also has a 3.5mm input for none Bluetooth devices. I use it for computer speakers sometimes. You can pair the speakers so one is left and the other right or you can play the same thing on both speakers.

Awesome product

Easy to set up and use with multiple devices, excellent sound quality, great battery life, cool design that is both portable and water resistant. I also use it as a speakerphone. Would definitely recommend.

UE Boom vs. Bose Soundlink Mini

I've owned both the Soundlink Mini and UE Boom for several months now. Why both devices? Because I couldn't decide between the two even side by side. Each excelled in desirable areas: sound and features. What I wouldn't give for a Boom that had the bass fullness & depth of the Mini, or a Mini that I could use as a bluetooth speakerphone. But alas, the universe decided there fwould not be such a device in 2013. And I decided it was time to replace my old clunker of a 5 CD-changer bedroom stereo I'd had since college with the Mini (which btw cost more way back then than the Mini does now!). As a bonus the Mini can also safely accompany me to the bathroom, kitchen, and maybe the porch if there wasn't much dirt or dust blowing around that day (the Mini looks and feels like a tank, but a tank with modernist architectural lines and a really, really nice metallic paint job that you wouldn't ever want to scratch).

I also decided there was a need in my life for a super-portable bluetooth speaker/speakerphone that I could toss in my backpack and take to the beach, or the mountain, or the trail (it has a clip for your backpack!), and just wipe it off after and not worry (the Boom has some kind of rubber/plasma paint job that repels dirt and moisture).

For sure, the Mini wins on sound (so much so that once you hear it, it's hard to listen to anything else), but if you need portable bluetooth speakerphone with *top-notch features*, a slick phone-integrated (Android and iPhone)

amazing sound

Absolutely amazing how they can get such a big sound in such a small package. The sound is full, clear and hear-able from anywhere in a room, due to it's 360° design. This blue tooth speaker was a Christmas gift from my two adult stepchildren who know a bit about these things. I am very happy with my UE-Boom. Great product.

Pros:Full, crisp, clear sound. Small, but very powerful. Very portable. USB cable for charge through computer, and USB wall charger too. Haven't had it long enough to comment on battery life, but I'll assume it's very good, based on quality of product.

good sound

The sound is really good and I like the ability to do the stereo function with two. I got them for my teenage boys and they love them. There were no problems connecting with them via Bluetooth with their IPhones. I would recommend them to anyone

Love the speaker so far

Currently I believe this is the best portable Bluetooth speaker on the market. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5, is because I am worried that the battery will die in a few years, and there does not appear to be a way to replace it. Otherwise I am a happy camper. The sound quality is excellent, it has good volume output, the battery lasts for a long time, and the speaker is very durable. I almost bought the Bose Soundlink Mini, but it has too many disadvantages compared to the UE Boom (1. You can't use it as a speakerphone, 2. It needs an EXPENSIVE case to protect it since it's not as durable as the UE Boom, 3. It doesn't use a standard cable for charging, and 4. It doesn't have an iPhone app with the great features you get with the UE Boom).

I really can't think of any negatives except possible issues down the road with the battery that can't be replaced. I think it's really cool that you can change the language used to give the battery level with the iPhone app.

Great little boombox

This is a great little gizmo- easy to travel with, great sound. Easy to sync with phone. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it doesn't catch deeper and more subtle tones of music- but really great to travel with.

Slightly better than pretty good

It took me a little time to warm up to this product. Overall the sound is good but could use a bit more ummph. I love that it connects to whatever blu-tooth device I'm using in a second or two. It is extremely convenient to transport; fits in a man's pants pocket. I conduct a church choir and it has been invaluable as a rehearsal tool I would buy it again.

Pros:Charges fast, keeps charge longer than I thought it would ,based on other reviews, and is extremely portable.